Biological source
Part used
Traditional uses related to anxiety
Compounds
having
anxiolytic activity
Ficus
religiosa
Linn. Roots, stem, Nervous disorders, nervine tonic, epilepsy, unconsciousness, and
barks
(Moraceae)
rhynchophylla Stem
Uncaria
drug addiction (bhang and opium)
Anti-hypertensive, anti-epileptic, and neuroprotective activities
(Rubiaceae)
Tilia
americana
Anxiolytic-like effect
var.
Quercetin, kaempferol,
flavonoids
Mexicana (Tiliaceae)
Rubus brasiliensis Martius Leaf
Nervous breakdown treatment
(Rosaceae)
Zizyphi
Spinosi
Semen Seed
Analgesic, tranquilizer and anticonvulsant anxiolyticlike
Sanjoinine A
effect
(ZSS), the dried seed of
Zizyphus jujuba Mill var.
spinosa (Rhamnaceae),
Thrombotic stroke, headache and anxiety
Magnolia obovata
Honokiol,
obovatol
Valeriana Officinalis L.
Roots
Sphaeranthus indicus Linn Flower
Tranquilizer insomnia, anxiety and sleep inducer
Epileptic, hypotensive, peripheral vasodilatory and convulsions,
magnolol,
Asteraceae
mental illnesses and hemicranias
Turnera aphrodisiaca Ward
Anxiety neurosis, and as an aphrodisiac
Apigenin
(Turneraceae)
Spondias
L. leaves
mombin
Psychiatric disorders
(Anacardiacaea)
Casimiroa
(S. Leaves
pringlei
Watson) Engl. (Rutaceae)
Casimiroa edulis Llave and Bark, leaves
Induce sleep and as an anxiolytic
Lex.
Sedative and anticonvulsant properties
Matricaria recutita L
Passiflora incarnata L.
Flower
Anxiolytic and sedative properties
Piper methysticum Forst
Anxiolytic and sedative properties
Valeriana officinalis L.
Anxiolytic and sedative properties, insomnia
Euphorbia
L. Whole herb
hirta
Anxiolytic and sedative properties
(Euphorbiaceae)
Lavandula angustifolia
Linalyl acetate and linalool are considered to have sedative and Linalool
local anesthetic effects
Cecropia
glazioui
Sneth leaves
Antihypertensive, cardiotonic, and antiasthmatic
(Moraceae)
Butea
(Leguminosae)
frondosa leaves
Rejuvenato and stress treatment
Bacopa monniera
Whole herb
Cognitive functions of the brain
Azadirachta indica
Leaves
Cognitive functions of the brain
Withania somnifera
Roots
and Cognitive functions of the brain
Whole plant
Whole plant
Ocimum sanctum
Cognitive functions of
the brain
muricata Leaves
Annona
Anticonvulsant activity, tranquilizing and sedative properties
(Annonaceae)
Tranquilizing and sedative properties
Annona Cherimolia
(Annonaceae)
A. glabra (Annonaceae)
tranquilizing and sedative properties
A. Montana (Annonaceae)
tranquilizing and sedative properties
diversifolia Leaves
Annona
Anticonvulsant activity
(Annonaceae)
Salvia
reuterana
Boiss. Arial part of Anti-anxiety herbal drugs
the plant
(Labiatae)
Portulaca
oleracea
L.
Anxiolytic agent
(Portulacaceae)
Kaempferia
Zingiberaceae
parviflora Rhizomes
Impotent symptoms and promote longevity
Elaeocarpus
sphaericus Fruits
Sedative,
hypnotic,
transquillizing,
antiepileptic,
and
antihypotensive properties
(Elaeocarpaceae)
Citrus paradisi var. starruby
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
Citrus paradisi
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
CitrusLimon
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
Citrus bergamia
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
Citrus Aurantifolia
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
Citrus nobilis
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
Citrus aurantium
Fruits
Mood enhancer, anxiety
Essential oils
incarnata whole plants
Passiflora
Sedative, anxiolytic and antispasmodic purpose
L.(Passifloraceae)
Echium
L. Flower
amoenum
Anxiolytic
(Boraginaceae)
Tilia
var. Aerial parts
americana
Relieve sleeplessness, headache, and nervous excitement
Flavonoids
mexicana (Tiliaceae)
scholaris leaves
Alstonia
Mental illnesses
Linn.R.Br., (Apocynaceae)
Ginkgo
biloba
Linn. leaves
Cerebrovascular
insu¦ciency,
(Ginkgoaceae)
bronchitis
Clerodendrum philippinum Flower
Treatment of neuropsychological
schauer, (Verbenaceae)
diseases
cardiovascular
malfunction
and Ginkgolicacid
conjugates
Whole plant
Angelica sinensis
Sedative and antianxiety activities
Essential oil
(Umbelliferaceae)
Aniba riparia (Nees) Mez, Fruit
Sedative and antianxiety activities
(Lauraceae)
Aethusa
cynapium
L. Aerial parts
(Umbelliferae/Apiaceae)
Roots
Cardiospermum
Convulsions, mental tension, sleep disorders,
Trideca-7,9,11-
delirium
trienoic acid
Curing diseases related to the nervous system
Cardiospermin
halicacabum
Nardostachys
jatamansi Roots
Nervous system
(Valerianaceae)
Bacopa
monnieri
L.
Anxiety, poor cognition and a lack of concentration
(Scrophulariaceae)
Centella asiatica (Apiaceae)
Nervine tonic in various brain diseases, In parts of India it is given
with milk to improve memory against dementia and aging.